FIRST DAYS OF SUKKOT
September 25-27, 2026 / 15-16 Tishrei 5787
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK
Sukkot begins Friday night, September 25, and is celebrated through Friday, October 2.
Hoshanah Rabbah is celebrated on Friday, October 2.
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah begins on Friday night, October 2, and is celebrated through Sunday, October 4.
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| Inside the Specialized World of Shatnez Testing |
New clothes for the chagim bring a surge in business for shatnez testers. Rabbi Ezra Sarna, our director of Torah and Halacha Initiatives, sat down with Religion News Service to explore the Torah prohibition of shatnez, the specialized work involved in testing garments, and the growing demand for trained testers.
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| The Mitzvot of Sukkot |
From sitting in the sukkah to shaking the arba minim and reciting Hoshanot, the mitzvot of Sukkot allow us to experience Hashem’s protection in tangible ways. Our director of Torah and Halacha Initiatives, Rabbi Ezra Sarna, explores the meaning and practice behind these central mitzvot and how they deepen our connection with Hashem.
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NCSY
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| The Bravest Jews in America are 15 Years Old — and They’re Going Back to School |
At a time when being openly Jewish can feel increasingly difficult, Jewish teens in public schools are seeking out opportunities to strengthen their identity and build community. In this Fox News op-ed, JSU (Jewish Student Union) National Director Devora Simon reflects on the courage of teens who are choosing to embrace their Judaism, and the responsibility of adults and the broader Jewish community to ensure they never have to do so alone.
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OU Torah
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| Overcoming Anger |
The Rambam knew the secret to overcoming anger, an insight that is supported by modern science. Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon continues his series on interpersonal relationships, in memory of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l.
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Jewish Action
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| Sukkot: A Time For Our Rejoicing |
Days after the solemnity of Yom Kippur, we are commanded to rejoice. Rabbi Menachem Genack, former CEO of OU Kosher, examines the simcha at the heart of Sukkot: why the Torah describes this chag as z’man simchateinu, and what this celebration means so soon after the Days of Awe.
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OU Israel
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| Kids' Kollel Sukkot Source Sheet |
Countless miracles sustained B’nei Yisrael in the midbar, yet the mitzvah of sukkah was chosen to commemorate Hashem’s protection. Explore what makes this mitzvah unique with OU Israel’s interactive Sukkot source sheet for parents and children ages 9-14, featuring discussion questions and practical takeaways.
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 UPCOMING EVENTS
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 TORAH
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Rabbi Menachem Genack
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| The Secret of the Etrog |
According to one view, the etrog was the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. But what does this teach us about why the etrog is used on Sukkot and its connection to teshuvah?
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Mrs. Talia Pinchot
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| The Joy of the Fallen Sukkah |
The sukkah’s fragility and temporary nature holds a powerful lesson about endurance and renewal. Through the story of Leah, Mrs. Talia Pinchot explores why the sukkah symbolizes the enduring Davidic dynasty and how approaching vulnerability with simcha can help us recognize that what appears broken can be rebuilt.
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Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, zt"l
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| Sukkot — The Illusions We Live By |
What if an illusion can offer a deeper way of understanding and interpreting reality? Exploring the role of illusion in the halachot of Sukkot, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm considers how looking beyond individual facts can illuminate the ideals and beliefs that give meaning to our daily lives.
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Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
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| How Is G-d's Name Pronounced? |
A reader has heard that the Tetragrammaton (YHVH) is properly pronounced a certain way. Can we corroborate this information, or is it all wrong?
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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
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| Sukkot: From Fear to Festivities |
How do we move from the fear and trembling of the Yamim Nora’im to the serenity and joy of Sukkot? Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb explores the sukkah as a symbol of trust in Hashem, offering a sense of security amid life’s uncertainty and connecting us to family, community, and generations past.
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